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Molner Family History

Molner Surname Meaning

German (also Mölner): rare variant of Mollner and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Molner family from?

You can see how Molner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Molner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Molner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Molner families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Molner's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Molner families in 1911.
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What did your Molner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Molner. 28% of Molner men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Molner women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Molner were Machinist and Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    10%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Typist
    10%
  • Maid
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Molner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Molner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 720 immigration records available for the last name Molner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 516 military records available for the last name Molner. For the veterans among your Molner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Molner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Molner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Molner in 1962 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Molner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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